The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 118: Interview with Jâca, Part I

Meet the exciting clarinet and guitar duo, Jâca, on this week's episode! We'll talk about culture and how musicians are dealing with the pandemic. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

https://www.jacamusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvAz0UInEGan7qRf5oE2MA

Music:

Paco Cortes’ Sevillanas and Rodrigo y Gabriella’s Tamcun were arranged and performed by Jaca

Episode 117: What’s the Difference Between Operas and Musicals?

The title says it all about this age-old question, and this week we'll attempt to answer it once and for all! Be sure to like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Die_Walk%C3%BCre%2C_WWV_86B_(Wagner%2C_Richard)

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Episode 116:The Grand Holiday Song Quiz Spectacular!

In an effort to spread some holiday cheer, this week we bring you a holiday special that looks at some beloved carols of the season in a new light. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday time. And you can help spread the cheer by giving this episode a like, and sharing with your friends and family!

Music:

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http://imslp.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker_(suite),_Op.71a_(Tchaikovsky,_Pyotr)

Episode 115: Sergey Lyapunov and Chanteurs de Noël from Fêtes de Noël

It's getting to be the time of year where sparkling lights adorn green trees set against a background of snow. Join us for a cozy episode this week about Lypunov and his take on Russian Christmas music!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/F%C3%AAtes_de_No%C3%ABl%2C_Op.41_(Lyapunov%2C_Sergey)

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Episode 114: Henry Purcell and excerpts from Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary

This week we'll restore our minds with beautiful music of the English Restoration period, as composed by Henry Purcell. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Music_for_the_Funeral_of_Queen_Mary%2C_Z.860_(Purcell%2C_Henry)

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Episode 113: Giovanni Bottesini and the Double Bass Concerto No. 2

Join us in this week's episode as we travel down to the darkest depths of the orchestra with a look at the bass and a virtuoso of the instrument, Bottesini! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Double_Bass_Concerto_No.2_in_B_minor_(Bottesini%2C_Giovanni)

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Episode 112: Pedagogical Methods and Their Creators, Part II

We'll learn you a thing or two (or three) about learning music! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_F_major%2C_RV_293_(Vivaldi%2C_Antonio)

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Episode 111: Pedagogical Methods and Their Creators, Part I

Did you learn music as a child? We certainly hope so, and so do the historical teachers we're looking at today! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_F_major%2C_RV_293_(Vivaldi%2C_Antonio)

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Episode 110: Edward German and “Autumn” from The Seasons

Happy Autumn, listeners! Join us for a charming romp through this contemplative season through the musical ideal of Edward German! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Seasons_(German%2C_Edward)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav)

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Episode 109: The History of The Proms

It's always a night to remember when it's a night at the Proms! This week we'll talk about the history of this iconic concert series. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Pomp_and_Circumstance_March_No.4%2C_Op.39_No.4_(Elgar%2C_Edward)

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